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PRO-JECT Connect it Phono S 5P to Mini XLR
Balanced cable for connecting Pro-Ject True Balanced turntables with phono preamplifiers, using 5-pin DIN to mini XLR connections.
Oxygen-free copper, gold-plated connectors, low capacitance (100 pF), length 1.23 m.
Protects the phono signal from interference, just like microphone signals, for a cleaner and more detailed listening experience.
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Balanced, Low-Capacitance Phono Cable, 5-Pin DIN > Mini XLR
The Connect it Phono S Mini XLR cable allows Pro-Ject True Balanced turntables to connect to True Balanced phono preamplifiers via mini XLR connections. A balanced signal from a moving coil (MC) cartridge maintains its balance through the turntable’s tonearm to the mini XLR output. This enables the direct transmission of the signal to a balanced phono stage with a mini XLR input. The Connect it Phono S Mini XLR is made with flexible oxygen-free copper conductors and gold-plated phosphor bronze connectors, with a low capacitance of 100 pF, ideal for phono signals. Its standard length is 1.23 meters (4.04 feet).
When upgrading from a standard moving magnet (MM) cartridge to an MC cartridge, the Connect it Phono S Mini XLR transports the balanced signal from turntables like the X1 B and X2 B to compatible phono preamplifiers such as the Phono Box S3 B and Phono Box DS3 B. This provides a simple, balanced connection, offering flexibility to pair any turntable and preamplifier with mini XLR.
The Importance of Balance
Balanced phono signal transmission is now more accessible than ever. The phono signal is, in fact, similar to a microphone signal in terms of level: it is extremely low and requires substantial amplification, making it vulnerable to interference. Just as balanced XLR connections are used in the recording industry to protect microphone signals, balanced connections are also advisable for phono signals, which are equally sensitive.
In the early days of recorded music, balanced connections were essential to avoid noise. However, as home listening became popular, unbalanced (RCA) connections became the standard to reduce costs. At Pro-Ject, we ask: why not give our customers the opportunity to experience the difference that balanced transmission can make?
What Do I Need for a Balanced Signal?
To benefit from this technology, you need an MC cartridge, a balanced turntable output, a balanced cable, and a phono stage with a balanced input. MC cartridges are naturally balanced, while MM cartridges are internally grounded and should be used with RCA connections for optimal performance. Most turntables come with Sumiko MM cartridges and RCA cables, allowing high-fidelity listening right out of the box. Upgrading to a balanced experience is possible whenever the user is ready.
Basics of Balanced Transmission
Balanced transmission is essential at the input stage. Although a balanced signal also picks up noise, how it is treated in the balanced circuit makes all the difference. This signal consists of positive (+) and negative (-) conductors, as well as a ground conductor. Interference affects both conductors equally, and the balanced circuit employs "common-mode rejection," which cancels out noise and amplifies only the desired signal. This enables interference-free signal amplification, resulting in a more detailed and dynamic listening experience.
The result is clear to the listener: greater depth in the soundstage and incredible dynamics. Favorite records come to life, and this technology brings out every detail that may have previously gone unnoticed.
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